CSR and Sustainability

🚄 Trainline Partner Solutions and Swile Travel renew their partnership, expanding inventory to include Renfe, Iryo, and Italo, enhancing rail access for business travel in Spain and Italy. This aims to centralize travel booking, offering comprehensive rail options in Europe. The goal is to provide a sustainable alternative to air travel, aligning with corporate social responsibility goals. This expansion signifies a significant enhancement to Swile Travel's offerings, making rail travel more accessible.

🌊 Centara Hotels & Resorts, a leading hotel operator in Thailand, is combating climate change in the Maldives through sustainable initiatives at The Atollia. Since opening in November 2024 and April 2025, solar panels have generated 2,323,125 kWh, saving 645,318 liters of diesel and reducing CO2 emissions by 1.96 kilotons. Recycling efforts prevented 22 tonnes of waste from reaching landfills, while 15,933m³ of wastewater was recycled. These efforts align with their goal for net-zero emissions by 2050.

📘 Hilton, Hyatt, and IHG Hotels & Resorts, based in Washington, D.C., announced a free anti-human trafficking training for the hospitality industry available until 2026. Developed with PACT and Unboxed Training & Technology, the program includes live-action videos in English and Spanish. AHLA Foundation's NRFT initiative supports this collaboration, complementing Marriott’s 2.6 million completions since 2020. The program supports large-scale U.S. events in 2026, offering multilingual, survivor-informed resources. Access at courses.wearepact.org/preventing-human-trafficking.

⚽ Jan van Hövell founded KLABU to create sports clubhouses in refugee camps, starting with Kenya's Kalobeyei camp. This initiative has expanded to 10 locations worldwide, serving thousands by providing sports and community spaces. KLABU has partnered with Mews, supporting a clubhouse in Boa Vista, Brazil. The aim is to sustain community engagement beyond survival, fostering belonging and hope. Mews serves 15,000 customers in 85 countries, bridging hospitality and community service.

📍 FLORENCE, South Carolina—Raines has opened The Lantern Columbia, a 59-room boutique hotel in Columbia, South Carolina. Located near the State Capitol and University of South Carolina, the hotel is part of Raines’ Woven portfolio. Through a partnership with the University’s College of Hospitality and CarolinaLIFE, it offers employment for individuals with disabilities. Led by GM Rick Hayduk, the hotel features Ladder 13 restaurant, and highlights inclusive employment and modern luxury in a historic firehouse.

🏨 WASHINGTON, D.C.—Hilton, Hyatt, and IHG Hotels & Resorts have launched a pioneering human trafficking prevention training curriculum, a joint effort with Protect All Children from Trafficking (PACT) and Unboxed Training & Technology. Available in English and Spanish, the training includes live-action video storytelling, technical support, reminders, and certificates. Since 2020, Marriott International's similar training has been completed over 2.6 million times. This collaboration aims to provide the hospitality industry with updated tools to combat trafficking.

📚 Hilton, Hyatt, and IHG Hotels & Resorts have launched a joint human trafficking prevention training initiative in Washington, D.C. for independent hotel owners and operators. The multilingual program, available in English and Spanish, is supported by PACT and Unboxed Training & Technology. Participants receive technical support, reminders, and a completion certificate. The initiative is part of the AHLA Foundation’s NRFT Advisory Council efforts, complementing Marriott's training, completed over 2.6 million times since 2020.

💸 Institute of Hospitality and Hospitality Action partnered in 2025 to offer funded memberships for hospitality professionals facing financial challenges in the UK. The bursary scheme is part of a care pack providing practical support, including 12-month memberships to a network of over 16,000 professionals. Hospitality Action distributed a record £1.05 million in grants and offers a 24-hour helpline, mental health support, and advocacy services. This initiative helps individuals stay connected to their profession during hard times.

📍 Since 2011, GCSTIMES has led sustainable development with smart card R&D and material innovation. With operational centers in China, US, UAE, France, and Australia, and services in over 140 countries, they support 100,000+ hospitality groups in sustainable goals. The bleisure trend blends business with leisure, promoting longer, eco-friendly stays. Thoughtfully designed key cards encourage guests to slow down and explore, integrating work and relaxation for meaningful travel experiences.

📅 On 27 January 2026, Fairmoove Solutions partnered with the French scale-up Kactus to introduce FairScore Events, a system evaluating professional events' CSR performance. Starting spring 2026, 1,000 venues will be assessed on environmental, territorial, and social criteria. Despite 66% of companies considering CSR from the start, only 32% of events occur at certified venues. Kactus supports over 35,000 corporate clients with access to 40,000 partner venues across Europe.